Michael Booth
A round-up of eight architects’ vision for automobiles
From Renzo Piano to Frank Lloyd Wright, many designers have attempted to make their own cars – with mixed success.
In good hands: How dedicated schools are keeping luxury brands’ traditions alive
From tailoring and upholstery to goldsmithing, we visit five schools that are helping a new generation to master traditional crafts.
Three legacy furniture brands crafting masterpieces in a modern world
We visit three family-owned furniture businesses that have thrived through the generations to discover how they continue to produce unique high-quality pieces.
The small-neighbourhood renaissance
Three top neighbourhoods offering fertile ground for forward-thinking entrepreneurs, from Seattle to Kuala Lumpur.
The road to Denmark’s emergence as Scandinavia’s design powerhouse
From industrial giants to students and workers, creative problem solving permeates Danish life. But how did we get here? And what happens next?
Monocle’s Quality of Life survey 2024: The 20 best places to live
Much of what defines a city’s quality of life can’t be quantified. We take a wider look to rank this year’s 20 best places to live.
The colourful story behind the Danish paint giant’s state-of-the-art coatings
Hempel is a dab hand at crafting paint. So how does the Danish giant settle on shades for homes, hubs and hulls? Here’s a primer.
The Agenda: Culture
cinema –– denmarkBehind the camera With multiple Oscar and Palme d’Or winners to their name, Danes have long punched above their weight when it comes to cinema. Their government recently acknowledged this by allocating a further…
Brick by brick
From conversations with leading developers to profiles of the most exciting projects, we survey the global property sector in 2024.
